How to create a YouTube Video Thumbnail using Designbold

Designbold is an online application that allows you to create design elements without relying on a desktop application. The application is template-based, similar to Canva -- the best-known competitor in the field. The free version will store your images in the cloud and offers a wide range of design functions. To create a YouTube video thumbnail using Designbold, log in to your account. If you don't have a Designbold account, create a new one. For the purpose of creating a YouTube thumbnail, the free version of Designbold should cover most people's needs.

1. From Designbold's main screen, search for YouTube and select the YouTube thumbnails option.
2. Select a template whose layout fits your general needs on the left sidebar.
   
3. Modify the elements as desired -- such as the background image and the text elements.
4. Rename your project and save it to the cloud. Click the Download button and save the thumbnail to your computer.

References

• Designbold app

• How To Make a Thumbnail for Youtube (on Blendlogic.com)